- … Why are vessel sanctions imposed? Australia has imposed sanctions on vessels in response to situations of international concern, including in response to Russia's invasion of … registered in the DPRK, as well as other vessels connected to the DPRK. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sanctions framework includes details on DPRK vessel restrictions. What is the effect of a vessel sanction? Designating a …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctioned-vessels-framework
- … First published: 6 December 2024 - updated: 12 September 2025 This guidance note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office ( ASO ) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( DFAT ). It provides a summary of relevant sanctions laws but does not cover all possible sanctions risks. Users should consider all applicable sanctions measures and seek independent legal advice. This document …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/sanctions-compliance-universities
- … First published: 6 December 2024 - updated: 12 September 2025 This guidance note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office ( ASO ) within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( DFAT ). This document should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with sanctions laws. Overview The ASO is committed to working cooperatively with the regulated community to address sanctions non-compliance. The community plays a key role in reporting sanctions non-compliance to the ASO. The ASO …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/reporting-sanctions-contravention
- … These FAQs are intended to support the Guidance Note on Cyber Sanctions . This document only provides a summary of relevant sanctions laws. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice or for consulting the full text of sanctions laws at legislation.gov.au). It is your responsibility to ensure you do not contravene Australian sanctions laws, …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/faqs-cyber-sanctions-and-ransomware-payments
- … Download a copy Sanctions risks of specific banking services [PDF 263 KB] Date: 06 November 2025 This Advisory Note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) to inform the regulated community of a developing issue presenting significant sanctions risk. It provides a summary of relevant sanctions laws but does not cover all possible sanctions risks. Users …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/sanctions-risks-specific-banking-services
- … On this page Introduction Contravening a sanctions measure or a sanctions permit Giving false or misleading information Notice to give information or documents Introduction If you have any … in relation to a possible contravention of sanction regimes implemented under Australian sanction laws, please e-mail sanctions@dfat.gov.au . Australian sanction laws apply broadly, including to activities: in Australia; by Australian …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-offences-penalties
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Specified Ukraine regions sanctions [DOCX 145 KB] Snapshot: Specified Ukraine regions sanctions [PDF 246 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? Australia imposes autonomous sanctions in relation to the Ukraine regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Crimea and …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/specified-ukraine-regions-sanctions-framework
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Counter-Terrorism (UNSCR 1373) sanctions framework [DOCX 143 KB] Snapshot: Counter-Terrorism (UNSCR 1373) sanctions framework [PDF 222 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 1373 on 28 September 2001 in response to …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/counter-terrorism-unsc-1373-sanctions-framework
- … Download a copy Advisory Note – Sanctions & proliferation financing [PDF 474 KB] Date: 27 August 2025 This Advisory Note is produced by the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO), in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, for use by Australian government agencies, individuals, businesses or other organisations whose activities are subject to Australian sanctions laws (regulated entities). This advisory note outlines the sanctions obligations and best practises for …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/advisory-note-sanctions-proliferation-financing
- … Download for quick reference Snapshot: Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia sanctions framework [DOCX 143 KB] Snapshot: Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia sanctions framework [PDF 214 KB] Why are sanctions imposed? Australia imposes autonomous sanctions in relation to the Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FFRY) …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/sanctions-regimes/former-federal-republic-yugoslavia-sanctions-framework